Visa Requirements
Once you have received your I-20 document from Avila, it is time to apply for your student visa. In order to receive a student visa, you will need:
1. Your I-20 document from Avila University
2. Your acceptance letter from Avila University
3. A bank statement showing you have sufficient financial funds to
study in the U.S. for one year
4. A receipt showing that you have paid your SEVIS I-901 fee.
To view more information about your visa, please click here.
United States Immigration Guidelines
Below you will find the questions most frequently asked by international students regarding their I-20s, student visas, and U.S. employment. Remember that the policies described below are requirements of U.S. immigration and not Avila University. We are here to help you with these policies. You really only need to remember a few simple rules:
1. If you study in the U.S. on a student visa, make sure you are a full-time student
each semester.
2. Make sure that your I-20 is current each semester by checking with a DSO.
3. If you want to work off-campus, make sure you receive permission from
Avila University and U.S. immigration.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding U.S. Immigration Policies
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1. What is a DSO?
A DSO is a “designated school official” or an Avila employee person who helps international students complete necessary paperwork required by U.S. immigration. Avila currently has 5 DSOs.
The DSOs at Avila have different responsibilities. Please look at the table below to see who can best help you with any questions you may have.
DSO |
Responsibilities |
|
Bruce Inwards
|
Create all new I-20s
Sign all existing I-20s
Authorize off-campus work
Answer immigration policy questions
Approve program extensions
|
Melinda Peterson
|
Create new ILCP I-20s,
Sign existing ILCP I-20s |
|
Dana Shirley
|
Sign all existing I-20s
Transfer I-20s to other schools |
|
JoAnna Giffin
|
Create new MBA I-20s |
Sue King |
Sign all existing I-20s
Answer immigration policy questions |
|
